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Important back preening wood duck drake, Jim

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Important back preening wood duck drake, Jim

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Important back preening wood duck drake, Jim Schmiedlin, Bradfordwoods, Pennsylvania. This is the finest back preening wood duck Jim ever produced. Two piece hollow body with carved feathers, wingtips, and tail. Crest and head are canted to one side. One wing is slightly lifted, where the drake is grooming. Decoy is branded "JAS" and displ
Provenance
Consigned by Jim Schmiedlin to the April 2015 auction, with proceeds given to Live Like Lou Foundation. Purchased by Patrick O’Neil at that sale and now consigned by the O’Neil family.

Condition

Excellent and original.

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Important back preening wood duck drake, Jim

Name: Important back preening wood duck drake, Jim
SKU: 107297866
Price: 37500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $20,000 - $30,000

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